60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Story Rich, Mystery, Crime.
The Wolf is Dead is a murder mystery game. When the Big Bad Wolf is found murdered at a party for his biopic, you're called in. Interrogate suspects, investigate the scene of the crime and use this to travel back in time and reconstruct the events of the evening. Who killed Alexander Wolff?
Mohism: Battle of Words
Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!
Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Dialogue Heavy 20.2%, Crime 16.8%, Mystery 10.6%, Investigation 10.2%
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Why similar: Detective 37.9%, Crime 20.3%, Mystery 12.5%, Investigation 10.5%, Puzzle 5.2%
The chart-topping itch.io and Newgrounds indie hit comes to Steam, with a slew of enhancements and new features! Step into court as Nina Aquila, rookie defense attorney in this thrilling VN/adventure game hybrid, and fight for justice in a world where all anime genres exist at once!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 22.5%, Detective 20.5%, Crime 18.2%, Mystery 9.8%, Investigation 8.3%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a series of sabotage incidents on the Louisiana bayou.
Why similar: Crime 20.6%, Detective 18.9%, Mystery 13.1%, Investigation 11.9%, Dialogue Heavy 7.6%
A narrative detective game about solving mysteries through investigation, evidence, and conversation. Question suspects in your own words, photograph clues, and piece together the truth in a town full of secrets. Who is lying, and what are they hiding?
Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Dialogue Heavy 18.1%, Crime 16.5%, Mystery 11.5%, Investigation 11.2%
In a third-person RPG detective story, set in Bavaria in 1866, the medical student Valentin Schmidt travels to Wolpertshofen, when a sudden death causes turmoil in the village. Use your skills, find clues and question the villagers to stop the murders.
Why similar: Crime 27.8%, Detective 19.4%, Dialogue Heavy 16.7%, Mystery 10.1%, Investigation 7.8%
Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Crime 16.9%, Dialogue Heavy 14.3%, Mystery 9.2%, Puzzle 6.4%
Solve online cases with 2–6 players: investigate scenes, track leads, compare notes, and piece together the truth in Red Chair where misdirection is real, but evidence wins.
Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Crime 20.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12.6%, Investigation 10.9%, Mystery 10.3%
Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!
Why similar: Detective 22.5%, Dialogue Heavy 17.8%, Crime 17.5%, Mystery 8.4%, Investigation 8.3%
Mistmoon Falls is an open world murder mystery set in a farm-sim town that's now sans farmer. Question the locals, use tools to uncover clues, form hypotheses, and sift through some sinister goings-on to find the killer.
Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Crime 18%, Dialogue Heavy 17.1%, Mystery 10.7%, Investigation 9.3%
A shocking murder has rocked the Ironwood Inn. Play as one of four detectives, each with unique interrogation styles. Search for clues, question suspects, and uncover secrets in this high-stakes mystery. Can you solve the case before time runs out?
Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Crime 29.9%, Mystery 17.9%, Puzzle 7.3%, Choices Matter 5%
Set in school life, “Who is the Criminal” is a text-based adventure game featuring comedian and inference elements. With inquiring suspects and debating with “evildoers”, he gathers pieces of puzzles and reveals what truly happens in every incident.
Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Crime 21.1%, Dialogue Heavy 15.5%, Mystery 11.5%, Puzzle 6.3%
An evidence-based detective game set in rural India. Investigate your friend's disappearance by searching crime scenes, interrogating suspects, and presenting proof to break through lies. Race against time to expose a conspiracy before the 9:45 PM train leaves.
Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Crime 20.3%, Dialogue Heavy 15.3%, Mystery 11.2%, Investigation 11.2%
Detective Dana is a 2D story-rich game about an Arabic police officer investigating murder cases. Investigate the crime scene, interrogate the witnesses, solve the mysteries and uncover the secrets until you catch the criminal!
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Crime 16.6%, Dialogue Heavy 15.6%, Mystery 9.6%, Puzzle 6.9%
Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.
Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Investigation 15.5%, Mystery 14.2%, Crime 13.1%, Dialogue Heavy 8.4%
Investigate a mysterious case at the old English estate of Ravenhill in this adventure inspired by classic first-person point-&-click games. Explore the mansion and its surroundings, solve puzzles & riddles, and question suspects to find out "what was found at Ravenhill"
Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Dialogue Heavy 15%, Mystery 12.9%, Crime 11.4%, Investigation 10.2%
[DEMO available now!] Erased memories, scattered clues. What will you uncover, and what will you leave buried?As an amnesiac detective, investigate crime scenes with limited focus. You can't analyze everything. Strategically choose your leads to shape the case and reclaim your lost past.
Why similar: Detective 29.8%, Crime 22.4%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 13.7%, Puzzle 6%
Join the Spooky Crew and uncover the secret of the Mask of the Mysterium in this point and click adventure game. An encounter with a masked figure leads the crew to investigate the secrets of a local museum.
Why similar: Crime 18.5%, Detective 17.7%, Dialogue Heavy 16.9%, Investigation 10.1%, Mystery 9.5%
A narrative courtroom adventure all about VTubers! Players will take the role of prosecutor Justin Truth and investigate a murder at a VTuber agency, doing their best to uncover the identity of both the killer and VTuber's real face.
Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Crime 20.8%, Dialogue Heavy 19.3%, Mystery 12.1%, Puzzle 6.1%
A complete time-loop detective story set in the 1940s — solve a case before it even happens in a single, self-contained sitting.
Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Crime 16.5%, Dialogue Heavy 14%, Investigation 11.2%, Mystery 10.7%
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Crime 22.6%, Mystery 12.1%, Investigation 9.2%, Puzzle 6.9%
A luxury cruise takes an unexpected turn when a passenger is gruesomely turned into fillet - and it's up to Detective Bass to deliver some justice in this short narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Crime 21%, Dialogue Heavy 13.9%, Mystery 11.5%, Investigation 10%
A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.
Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Dialogue Heavy 15.9%, Crime 15.8%, Mystery 10.7%, Investigation 7.7%
Sift through the evidence to find out who did it.
Why similar: Crime 37%, Detective 32%, Mystery 21%, Puzzle 8.9%, Singleplayer 1%
Take on the role of Detective Kobayashi, the one and only genius detective who has a reputation for solving any case, however dark or difficult...if he isn't playing games at the office or awkwardly hitting on girls, that is.
Why similar: Crime 27.1%, Detective 26.6%, Mystery 12.9%, Investigation 9.1%, Dialogue Heavy 7.3%
Slip into the role of a detective and find out why a seemingly peaceful village suddenly has to hold a funeral every other day. To solve the mysteries, act as the perpetrator and simulate the crimes. Left completely to your own devices, it’s up to you to prove your ingenuity and wit.
Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Crime 28.1%, Mystery 14.1%, Investigation 12%, Puzzle 6.2%
A detective narrative puzzler without pre-set options! Raise your questions at will, and an AI-host will answer only with 'yes' or 'no.' Drive the investigation with your curiosity; the path to solving the mystery lies in questions you ask. Can you dig out the truth through your questions?
Why similar: Crime 26.1%, Detective 26%, Dialogue Heavy 18%, Mystery 11.9%, Puzzle 8.3%
Resurrected through fusion with the hostile entity K.L.A.R.A., you now owe a debt to the Resistance. Explore crime scenes without quest markers, write your deductions in your own words rather than choosing pre-made answers, and expose lies during intense interrogations.
Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Crime 16.6%, Dialogue Heavy 15.1%, Mystery 10.7%, Investigation 10.6%
Crime never rests... but thankfully, neither does Detective Bass! Put on your detective hat and help Detective Bass get to the bottom of a robbery, in this witty, narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Detective 25.9%, Crime 24.2%, Dialogue Heavy 16.7%, Mystery 12.3%, Investigation 11.2%
A hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the “true crime” genre. Only by unraveling the logic and grasping at the motivations behind each case can the crimes be completely solved. Perfect as a social-style mystery fiction.
Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Crime 24.5%, Investigation 15.5%, Mystery 12.9%, Puzzle 7.4%
Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters.
Why similar: Detective 29.5%, Crime 25%, Mystery 13.8%, Investigation 13.2%, Puzzle 5.5%
A story-rich detective mystery set in 1930s England. Investigate a murder inside a sprawling manor, interrogate suspicious residents, and make meaningful choices to uncover the truth — before Scotland Yard arrives.
Why similar: Detective 21%, Crime 19.2%, Dialogue Heavy 17.1%, Mystery 10.6%, Investigation 10%
After a mysterious and anonymous phone call to the police, Sonia's body was found in an abandoned public toilet. The more we learn about her, the more mysterious this case becomes. Become the detective, investigate her murder and find out who killed Sonia Verninac.
Why similar: Detective 35.8%, Crime 16.4%, Mystery 13.1%, Investigation 11.1%, First-Person 7.3%
Map a mysterious land during the Age of Enlightenment. Draw the border between two warring kingdoms. Meet the locals. Juggle their demands with the requirements of your mission. Ethical dilemmas, secret plots, strange phenomena… will you be able to bring peace back to the land?
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 22.5%, Detective 20.6%, Investigation 12.7%, Mystery 10.3%, Puzzle 7.5%
The Lawyer - Episode 1: The White Bag is the first part of an episodic adventure game which combines gripping crime story with classic courtroom drama. Immerse yourself into a world set in early 90’s in which you gather (or fabricate!) evidence, deduct and run fierce courtroom battles.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 24.7%, Detective 18.2%, Crime 18%, Investigation 9.4%, Mystery 8.8%
Gather evidence, interview suspects and send your case to trial. Have you got what it takes to be Tokyo's top detective?
Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Crime 25.7%, Mystery 13.5%, Story Rich 6.4%, Investigation 6.2%
Solve a variety of perplexing cases in the sleuthing shoes of Detective Hindsight - who gets help from Phoebe: a young orphaned girl with dreams of being a storyteller and powers to look into the past. Uncover the truth with her sketches done in crayon. The catch? She can't draw very well.
Why similar: Detective 35.9%, Mystery 16.5%, Investigation 14.6%, Crime 11.5%, Puzzle 9.1%
Based on the escape room board game of the same name. Discover the mystery of Romina Manor as you investigate the disappearance of the Master by searching for clues and solving puzzles in locations like the Parlor, Kitchen or even the Observatory.
Why similar: Detective 33.2%, Crime 28.5%, Mystery 19.8%, Puzzle 8.8%, Adventure 2.9%
In 1991 Ruth Choi was murdered, it was whittled down to 6 suspects, but the case was never solved. Watch interviews, go through evidence and build your case. A game where you are never told who the killer is, unless you convict them. Use your own deductive skills to find out, who killed Ruth Choi.
Why similar: Crime 33.4%, Detective 32.8%, Mystery 13.2%, First-Person 8.1%, Investigation 6.6%
Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.
Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Crime 20.5%, Dialogue Heavy 15.7%, Investigation 10.3%, Mystery 10.2%
Set in 1970s southern France, you play a rookie private eye tasked to dig out the secrets of a stubborn old man. Think on your feet while you follow your leads : ask questions to witnesses, detect their lies, hypothesize why and finally confront the silent ones running from their past.
Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Crime 18.4%, Dialogue Heavy 14.5%, Investigation 10.6%, Mystery 10.3%
One cold case, four deathbed flashbacks. Every shift in perspective overturns the "truth" you believed. Story-driven, with exploration, deduction, puzzles, and combat. Ready for a mind-bending thrill ride with twists at every turn?
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Crime 22.1%, Mystery 12.8%, Investigation 12.4%, Puzzle 6.8%
A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.
Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Crime 23.7%, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 14%, Puzzle 8%
The night before the wedding, the altar burns down and the wedding planner is injured. The family blames a curse, but she suspects foul play. Play as a college student who goes undercover as her replacement. Can you solve the mystery before the wedding?
Why similar: Detective 21%, Mystery 18.7%, Investigation 15.8%, Puzzle 9.9%, Dialogue Heavy 8.4%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to solve the cold case of her father's murder.
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Dialogue Heavy 17.5%, Crime 14.4%, Mystery 13.6%, Investigation 11.5%
The duke is dead! Collect clues, solve puzzles, and use deduction to find the killer. Put your detective skills to the test to unravel the trail of crimes and uncover the truth!
Why similar: Detective 37.6%, Crime 18.3%, Mystery 17.2%, Investigation 11.5%, Puzzle 8%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a cursed black cat statue that has been terrorizing a local theater.
Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Crime 17.6%, Mystery 14.5%, Investigation 12.6%, Dialogue Heavy 9.1%
Investigate the country of Vera Cruz in this journalistic first-person adventure! Solve puzzles, take photos of clues and report news exposing the horrific truths behind General Galba and his bizarre government!
Why similar: Detective 27.5%, Dialogue Heavy 14.8%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 12.1%, Funny 7.9%
[Telltale - Casino Murder] is a full-voice indie mystery game with the youngest lawyer, Kang Ho-yeon, who reveals the truth of the casino murder case and achieves innocence at trial.
Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Mystery 19.7%, Dialogue Heavy 18.1%, Investigation 13.9%, Puzzle 9.4%
The noir detective game where you can bribe people for puzzle hints.
Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Crime 22.6%, Investigation 10.9%, Mystery 10.5%, Puzzle 8.6%
In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Crime 22.9%, Mystery 12.4%, Investigation 10.7%, Choices Matter 5.9%
Investigate a murder inside a building as a detective. Interrogate AI-powered residents, uncover hidden evidence, and analyze clues with your team. Every case is unique, with randomized stories and dynamic suspects. Can you catch the real killer?
Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Crime 26.4%, Investigation 13.4%, Mystery 12.5%, Puzzle 6.5%
Detective agency management × superpowered mystery. Former operative Lin Mo rebuilds the Ash Detective Agency in Collins City. Investigate crime scenes, use “Echoes” to recover memory fragments, rebut lies with evidence, dispatch partners for intel, and uncover conspiracy behind your mentor’s death.
Why similar: Detective 33.7%, Crime 20.6%, Investigation 14.8%, Mystery 12.7%, Puzzle 6.3%
This is an original orthodox detective mystery game. The player suddenly takes possession of Roran, who hopes to report to the academy. You must investigate and deduce the truth behind a series of bizarre incidents that obstruct his journey, helping him successfully reach the academy.
Why similar: Detective 33.6%, Crime 21.5%, Mystery 14.5%, Investigation 13.7%, Puzzle 9.1%
Demo updated for the Detective Fest! Step into detective Brian Storm’s shoes and unravel a grim 17th-century mystery. Interrogate villagers, gather clues, and piece together the evidence in a deduction system where every secret matters.
Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Crime 22.5%, Dialogue Heavy 12.8%, Mystery 11.5%, Investigation 9.9%
A corpse has been found on the beach! Explore a summery island to gather clues and uncover the truth in this mystery game, Detective Fantasia DX!
Why similar: Crime 21.5%, Detective 21.5%, Dialogue Heavy 16.4%, Investigation 10.9%, Mystery 10.3%
In a Detective's Mind is an investigation game that seeks to put you in the role of a detective, who needs to solve cases and deal with obscure problems from his past.
Why similar: Detective 41.1%, Crime 20.4%, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 10.9%, Story Rich 8.2%
Truth is not singular. Gather the evidence, build your own scenario, and experience the outcome.
Why similar: Detective 26.7%, Crime 20.6%, Mystery 12.9%, Investigation 12.7%, Choices Matter 6.1%
Lu Yan has 9 days to find the truth and bring five strangers back alive. Hours of cinematic video — surveillance, dashcam, interrogations — are the evidence you study; a punishing board demands you connect 130+ clues and 70+ deductions by hand. Stuck? Spend Intuition. 6–8 hours.
Why similar: Crime 28.7%, Detective 28.3%, Mystery 15.3%, Investigation 13.7%, Story Rich 3.5%
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a murder in a coastal California town.
Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Crime 21.2%, Mystery 13.7%, Dialogue Heavy 13.2%, Investigation 11.9%
